An acronym for L ong T erm E volution, LTE is a 4G wireless communications standard developed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) that's designed to provide up to 10x the speeds of 3G networks for mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, netbooks, notebooks and wireless hotspots.
(July 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Elective surgery or elective procedure (from the Latin eligere, meaning to choose) is surgery that is scheduled in advance because it does not involve a medical emergency. Semi-elective surgery is a surgery that must be done to preserve the patient's life, but does not need to be performed immediately.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Definition. Minimally invasive surgery is a surgery minimizing surgical incisions to reduce trauma to the body. This type of surgery is usually performed using thin-needles and an endoscope to visually guide the surgery.The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to reduce postoperative pain and blood loss, speed recovery, and lessen scarring.his type of surgery is usually performed using thin-needles and an endoscope to visually guide the surgery. The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to reduce postoperative pain and blood loss, speed recovery, and lessen scarring.